🚌 Bus from Waterford to Dublin
3 direct routes · about 158 min · first bus 03:12, last bus 18:42 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~158 min | 12 | 03:12 | 18:42 | SETU Cork Road |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~160 min | 9 | 03:45 | 20:45 | SETU Cork Road |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~195 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | SETU Cork Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterford to Dublin?
3 routes run directly from Waterford to Dublin: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Dublin?
Around 158 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 736) leaves around 03:12 and the last around 18:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford to Dublin?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.